Plunkett Report on Halton Peel Local Government Due This Week
The long awaited Plunkett Report on Peel and Halton local government is to be completed this week and delivered to the Minister of Municipal Affairs by Friday. Details on when the report will be made public remain uncertain, with officials guessing it may occur within two weeks. The original plan had the release at a fall joint Halton Peel counties meeting, but no date or invitation terms have been set.
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Halton
Peel
Plunkett
Wit
Acton council to consider park policy and library debenture
Council discussed grant to Salvation Army during 1967 budget planning. Aimed to amalgamate Parks Board and Recreation Committee after next week’s meetings. Debenture payments for the Centennial Library were moved to the Ontario Municipal Board with a 6.5 percent rate noted, subject to lower rates at final reading. Clerk McGeachie unable to attend clerks conference in Welland due to office duties. Parks Board proposed park charges: pedestrians and residents with cars free, others with motor vehicles $1 per visit. Progress payment of 13,824.35 to Kerr Construction for the new library building approved. Insurance policy updated for town employees. Hell Telephone Co. authorized to install service along northerly boundary of Tony Seynuck property within five feet of the lot line. Payment of 8,718.51 to Armstrong Bros. Construction for road resurfacing and paving approved. Solicitor Braida instructed to prepare by-law for a new watermain from Acton Blvd to Young St. No. 1 committee asked to explore loitering by-law adoption. With Mayor Duby and Reeve Hinton absent, Deputy Reeve Parker presided with council members Fryer, Leatherland, Oakes, Masales, Drinkwalter, and Williams.
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Parks Board
Recreation Committee
Ontario Municipal Board
Acton
Centennial Library
Jack McGeachie
Welland
Acton Parks Board
Kerr Construction
Armstrong Bros
Aldo Braida
Acton Blvd
Young
Afternoon Auxiliary begins new study of church growth in Canada
The September 6 meeting of Knox Church Afternoon Auxiliary at Acton opened with worship led by Mrs Leslie on the new organ. Mrs Kennedy and committee presented a program tracing Presbyterian development in Canada, from Charle Plain’s era to the 1875 union, with panels on Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. The group discussed reports, upcoming events, and the Fall Thank offering, then closed with Zion’s King Shall Reign Victorious.
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Acton
Hell
D. Leslie
D. Kennedy
Leslie
R. L. Davidson
Kennedy
Canada
Canadian Council of Churches
Douglas Ds A Nilson
Montreal Star
Churely School
WW. McIntyre
Margaret Kenowitv
Tne
Zion
Brampton Presbyterial
Union
Chiarch
Daughters of Knox Meet. Helen Holmes Shows Slides
The Daughters of Knox held a regular monthly meeting Monday at Knox Presbyterian Church Ellen Anderson room. President Mrs. Bill Toth presided as guests were welcomed. The group planned a fashion show sponsored by Ryan's of Guelph. Helen Holmes showed colored slides from her trip to Europe with Abs. Berlow. members enjoyed the presentation. Lunch followed in the newly renovated kitchenette.
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The
Daughters of Knox
Ellen Anderson
Knox Presbyterian Church
Bill Toth
Ryan's
Guelph
Benette
High School Students Wear Recommeded Uniforms
Some high school students are seen wearing the recommended school uniforms, reflecting district guidelines and student compliance with new dress policies.
Nine beauties vie for Miss Acton Fair crown again
Nine contestants parade before a three judge panel at Acton High School then repeat Friday night at the Fall Fair. Miss Acton Fair last year Miss Patth McKay will crown this year’s winner with two runners up. Scores and results kept by the committee, crowd cheers as contestants return from interviews.
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Acton
Iwo
Miss Acton Fair
AIR Nine
Contests at firefighters picnic feature children's races
Sunday activities at the Scout Hall included firefighter families enjoying a picnic with hamburgers and drinks. Children won multiple age group races from 4 to 12, with many named participants from Acton and surrounding townships. The event also showcased a Friday night show and local community figures.
Acton Plans Centennial Queen Selection Next Year
The Miss Acton Fair Committee announces plans to name a Centennial Queen for Canada’s 100th birthday celebration next year, inviting participation in a special event to crown the honoree.
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Canada
Miss Acton
Judges Named for Saturday Performance
Judges for the Saturday performance include Miss Pat Knox Ontario vice president of the Junior Barbers Association Major R French from the Lith Field Regiment and Guelph.
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Pat Knox
Ontario
Junior Barmers’Association
Major R. French
Lith Field Regiment
Guelph
Local Acton News Highlights Community Notes and Visits
A stream of local items from Acton notes health updates in Guelph including Colin MacColl Jr recovering after an operation and Bobby Hopkins in Guelph General Hospital. Social visits feature Mr and Mrs G Repivaldson, Mrs Mary McAuley, and others. family gatherings at cottages near Meatordhist Weekend and a picnic at Hidden Valley Park Aldershot. Events include a Baptist Ministers Conference in Guelph, United Church services, and school mentions from Ballina to Wellington College.
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Prank Day
Ob Rockwood
Anna Smith
Wansbrough
Hidden Valley Park
Aldershot
Donna Shortill
Dhaughter
Harry Shortitt
Ballina
Acton
Wellington College
University of Guelph
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Salvation Army
Hell . Telephone Co
Tony Seynuck
Les Duby
U. BE Hinton
R.A Parker A
Doris ‘Fryer
C. BL Leatherland
Fog. Oakes
Earl Masales
Robert Drinkwalter
William Williams
Helen ‘Holmes
Wong
Baidaay
Grello
Awaiaditchung
William Nelles
Fair Board
Jack Marshall
Vassist Committee
Chilien
Cindy, McGilloway
Janice Thorohith Boyy
Ritadw McLatore
Randy van Flee
Bdeonis Manested
Carleen McGilloweus
Judy Pinkboys
Scott Withers
Jiminy Prk
Carleen Spielvopel
Teresa McGilloway
Early Godson
Billy McGilloway
Colin Price
Carolyne Duval
Margaret Frizzell
Stephen McIntyre
Timany ‘McIntyre
Susan McGilloway
Dave ‘Manos
Dave Hodgson
Donna Keapek
Danice Withers
Piddie McGilloway
Pat Frizéell
Moira Kerapek
Pat Frizeel
and Charles Wells
Guelph Business College
Susan Black
Frend “Ean
Commuliteg
Nelles Dharpeman
Mae Sprowl
Miss McKay
John Chapman
Bob
Ker
PL EL Bhinton
Netlie "Pryssguitar
Ub Tarnver
Lawrence Mewsley
Avil
Entertaen
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McKay
Spesside
Milton
Hornby
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Louttet
Isham
Campbellville
Hope Centre
Hydro
Hydro Electric
Holland
Hinton
Colin MacColl Jr
Sind
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Severn
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Bert Wood
Bruce Coles
Chatenee Coles
Ontario Agricultural College At
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Guelph General Hospital
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Mary McAuley
Hee Aiece
Winehiln
Sanday
Somdielaw
Lachnow
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Hiss Start
Mary Maffat
Windermere House
McDonalle Institute
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Servier Suday
Kitchen
Menorial Avenua
Coression
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Mas. Hh Pbuadey
Slaney Creek
Nebson Court
Volce
Ted Feackbin
Jeamily
Hurley
Michelelimes
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Newton
Poronto
St. Sole
New Brunswick
Cin
Gordon
aPhem
Arlene
Hols Brace
Jack Mainprize
Sam
Minary Maingize
New Zealand
Honolulu
Piji
Mewil
Ross AbLan
Johor Allin
Towoutas
Jon Start
Cooksville
Mar
Arthur Poltom
Seaforth
James Arbert
Ottesea
Cod Andl
Wayne Aitkenee
Ryerson Polytechnical School
Tarante
Acton Bbaneby
Newth Asiabtorn
Phey
Thie
Park
Tarecinige Wah
T'S
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Eany
AS _BLADE
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Plicea
Fraservale
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Acton Fall Fair
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